Stone Barricades Deployed at Ghazipur Border for CJP Protest
Delhi Police deploy stone barricades, drones, and heavy personnel at the Ghazipur border to prevent unrest during the CJP protest.
Security forces have moved into high gear at the Ghazipur border in Uttar Pradesh, deploying heavy stone barricades to fortify the entry point into the national capital. This massive security buildup comes on Saturday, coinciding with a protest call issued by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) scheduled at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Intensified Checks and Border Fortification
As part of a proactive strategy to maintain law and order, police have significantly ramped up vehicle inspections at the border. Every vehicle attempting to enter Delhi through the Ghazipur route is being subjected to rigorous checks. According to South District DCP Anant Mittal, the security arrangements extend across the entire city, with a particular focus on inter-state and inter-district boundaries.
“We are preventing unauthorized elements from entering Delhi and are conducting checks. Our aim is to ensure the day passes peacefully,” DCP Mittal stated, noting that approximately 12 pickets have been established at various borders, supplemented by internal district posts.
High-Tech Surveillance and Legal Mandates
To prevent unauthorized gatherings and monitor potential flashpoints, the authorities are utilizing advanced technology. The security apparatus includes:
- Drone Surveillance: Aerial monitoring to track movement and prevent large, unpermitted crowds.
- CCTV Monitoring: Continuous video oversight of key junctions and border points.
- Section 163 BNSS: Police are actively making public announcements regarding orders issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to ensure compliance.
The police are also actively intercepting members of organizations involved in the protest to counsel them and prevent any escalation of tension.
Coordinated Effort at the Ghaziabad Border
At the Ghaziabad border, ACP Suryabali Maurya confirmed that security checks are being conducted continuously. He emphasized that the deployment is being managed with sensitivity toward the ongoing festive season to ensure minimal public inconvenience.
“About 100 Civil Police, Traffic Police, and PSC jawans are deployed here for the checks. We are coordinating with our counterparts in Delhi Police,” Maurya added, highlighting the inter-state cooperation required to manage the influx of travelers.
Strict Protocols to Prevent Unrest
The atmosphere near Jantar Mantar, specifically around Kerala House, remains heavy with the presence of police and media. Authorities are taking specific precautions to avoid a repeat of the unrest witnessed during the July 20 protests. Unlike previous demonstrations, police teams have been explicitly authorized to carry lathis and batons for crowd control.
Interestingly, a new directive has been issued to personnel regarding social media and public perception. In light of alleged attempts to record and circulate videos that portray police in a negative light, officers have been instructed to avoid verbal confrontations with protesters, focusing instead on maintaining order through physical presence and tactical positioning.